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The statement explains when applicants must complete a language screening test, how outcomes map to the required NCA standards, and the steps required if minimum scores are not met. 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If an Applicant does not pass the language screening test to the required NCA standard as set out in this statement, they will be assigned the requirement to pass a language test. The Applicant must successfully complete the language test, to the required NCA standard as set out in this statement, as well as any other assigned requirements, before they will be issued a Certificate of Qualification.  \nIf the Applicant successfully passes the language screening test to the required NCA standard as set out in this statement, they will have met the NCA Language Proficiency Requirements.  \n1. Language Screening Test-English  \nIn accordance with subsection 11.2.2 , of the NCA Assessment Policy, an Applicant will be considered to have demonstrated the required proficiency in English if they complete a proctored Versant English Placement Test (VEPT) , the cost of which is included in the assessment fee, with a minimum score of 61 overall (equivalent to a minimum of 7 in IELTS) .  \nThis language screening test must be completed before the NCA can issue an Assessment Decision. Each Applicant will have a single attempt to complete the language screening test. A detailed description of this screening test and validation summary (e.g. VEPTTestDescription-ValidationSummary. pdf) are available as well as other useful resources to help Applicants prepare for the screening test.  \n2. Language Screening Test-French  \nAt this time, applicants choosing to demonstrate their language competency in French must complete one of the approved language tests listed in 3 b) , at NCA expense. The NCA is actively working to establish a French screening tool and will communicate timelines and next steps once confirmed.  \n3. Language Tests  \nIn accordance with subsection 11.2.2 , of the NCA Assessment Policy, the NCA accepts the following tests, which are approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and/or Immigration Québec. Applicants must obtain the minimum scores set out below:  \na) English  \n•  CELPIP: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program, including:  \no you must take the CELPIP-General test  \no combined tests are not accepted  \no you must score a minimum of 9 in each category of Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking  \n•  IELTS: International English Language Testing System, including:  \no you must take the General Training option  \no combined tests like the One Skills Retake test are not accepted  \no you must score a minimum of 7 in each category of Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking  \n•  PTE Core: Pearson Test of English Core, including:  \no Reading: you must score a minimum of 78  \no Writing: you must score a minimum of 88  \no Listening: you must score a minimum of 82  \no Speaking: you must score a minimum of 84  \no combined tests are not accepted  \nb) French  \n•  TEF Canada: Test d’évaluation de français, including:  \no Reading: you must score a minimum of 503  \no Writing: you must score a minimum of 512  \no Listening: you must score a minimum of 503  \no Speaking: you must score a minimum of 518  \no combined tests are not accepted  \n•  TCF Canada: Test de connaissance du français , including:  \no Reading: you must score a minimum of 524  \no Writing: you must score a minimum of 14  \no Listening: you must score a minimum of 523  \no Speaking: you must score a minimum of 14  \no combined tests are not accepted  \n4. 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